Air France-KLM to place huge widebody aircraft order

Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM has revealed its intention to place a large Airbus widebody aircraft order.The deal – which will cover both the -900 and -1000 variants – also includes purchase options for 40 additional airframes. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2026 and continue until 2030.Benjamin Smith, Air France-KLM CEO said: “This new order will be a major step in the renewal of the Group’s fleet. The Airbus A350 is a state-of-the-art aircraft with an excellent track record